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JOB DETAILS:
Donor Liaison Coordinator
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Donor Liaison coordinator. The position will be based at Head office- Kigali reporting to the Communications & Public Engagement Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to lead the National Office servicing of World Vision US Mega and Major Donors who primarily support major fundraising campaigns. The Donor Liaison Coordinator will collaborate with appropriate World Vision US Departments and the appropriate National Office Departments to enhance the mega and major donor experience. The expected results will be increased financial support of National Office programs; increased awareness of, and advocacy for the National Office programs and strategy by World Vision US Mega and Major donors; as well as mutual transformation, all in order to deepen our commitment to the most vulnerable children.

The major responsibilities include:
% of time Activity End Results
• 40% Coordination of US donor/sponsor/supporter/funding partners’ visits, from the technical (understanding and communicating the full extent of a need to donors, pre-visits, etc.), to executional considerations (logistics, accommodation, communication between visitors and local community members, etc.) Visiting guests comply with World Vision Rwanda guest relations guidelines, policies and procedures; they are briefed on our child protection policy, given a security brief, and provided enough updated information on World Vision Rwanda’s work via attractive information pieces (e.g. a visitors’ guidebook on Rwanda) and other relevant publications.
• A task schedule and master calendar for all key operations or activities to be carried out by all World Vision US visitors is developed and always updated in good time by the jobholder.
• Trip experiences by donors, potential donors, church partners, sponsors and supporters to Rwanda are positive and memorable. The jobholder coordinates with World Vision US to host donor and sponsor trips to Rwanda by mobilizing key stakeholders and carrying out pre-visits in good time to ensure positive and memorable visits.
• Ensure that tickets for World Vision Rwanda visitors are bought or re-confirmed on time and flight arrangements are made as per schedule.
• 40% Support World Vision Rwanda’s fundraising efforts through sharing and submission of solid stories on beneficiaries’ lives (success and need stories), which will contribute to profiling our work as a leading NGO in Rwanda to donors and potential donors. Success stories shared for use and reference by World Vision Rwanda senior staff potentially traveling to the US / engaging partners from the US.
• Increased awareness of, and advocacy for World Vision Rwanda’s work in Rwanda; support to World Vision Rwanda’s strategy objectives by and among donors/potential donors/supporters/church partners affiliated to World Vision US.
• 10% Cultivate and maintain strong relationships between World Vision Rwanda, and Major and Mid-Level donors from/affiliated to World Vision US Key sites for future visits by donors/supporters/church partner/filming crew visits to Rwanda are identified by carefully understanding the unique needs for each audience.
• 5% Develop and lead in the implementation of on boarding World Vision Rwanda field staff about the critical components of a Vision Trip so all participants are involved in engagements with Major and Mid-Level Donors and Churches from the US as required. Selected technical and field teams understand how to develop and identify high-impact stories and materials, and how to communicate and handle donors/supporters/visitors affiliated to World Vision US.
• World Vision staff speak with one voice about ending violence against children, our technical expertise, evidence of impact, emergency responses and policy positions when it pertains to US donors and Vision Trips.
• Field staff understand our organizational narrative and can communicate this to donors and filming partners from/affiliated to World Vision the US, when speaking about our work.
• 5% Collaborate and support the Communications & Public Engagement team with documentation / gathering significant change stories, photography, videos, and media visibility. Significant change stories, photos, videos, and potential media pieces from World Vision US-funded projects and Area Programs in Rwanda are available.
• Visibility across field offices is promoted.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Required Professional Experience
Experience with still photography, story writing, case study writing, and videography acquired from either formal or on-the-job training.
Sound understanding of transformational and community development, with the ability to translate technical information to a language easily understood by donors and partners.
Skilled in personal computing, email, and general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and other programmes for uploading and downloading information.
Cross cultural interpersonal skills and experience.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and
certification Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Marketing, Communications, Community Development, or any other field relevant to this role.
At least 5 years’ experience working with high-level donors within the context of an International NGO.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda, and ability to engage community members comfortably and interpret their thoughts to visiting donors/supporters/filming crews/church collaborates, etc.
Excellent communication and public relations skills.

Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.


JOB DETAILS:
Resettlement Associate - 39177
Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable and external applicants.

Procedures and Eligibility
Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).

Duties And Qualifications
Resettlement Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.


Duties
• Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.
• Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.
• Comply with UNHCR¿s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
• Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.
• Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.
• Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.
• Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
• Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
• Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
• Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.
• Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.
• Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
• Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance).
• Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.
• Provide counselling to PoC.
• Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law;
International Relations;
Relevant Job Experience

Essential
Not specified
Desirable

Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications in different resettlement countries and situations. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

Functional Skills
CO-Cross-cultural communication
PR-Refugee Resettlement programs
PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

Position Competencies
Competencies as defined in Job Profile
Language Requirements
Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Operational Context
A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

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